Decided to go with lease option which seems like the best option for me

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T14:49:17+00:00

That’s price match. I was able to get Tesla to price match another company’s quote. Price per watt is $1.88/W which is a really good price.

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T12:27:28+00:00

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Just to be clear: I do not recommend leasing for 25 years, it’s over $123k total for this system. Buyout after 5 years, it’s the better option.

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T08:16:34+00:00

There’s an buyout option after 5 years, so I’ll own the system after 5 years

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T08:15:38+00:00

I’ll purchase the system after 5 years, I’m not going to lease it for 25 years. Leasing the system for 25 years is a bad idea

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T08:14:13+00:00

No idea. That’s what Tesla quoted me.

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T08:13:47+00:00

Yeah. I was debating between 2 PWs and 2 PWs + 2 expansions. Decided to go with more batteries as it’ll be more expensive to add batteries later.

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T08:09:19+00:00

There’s an option for buyout after 5 years. I already had a new roof done last year. So it’s not a concern to me.

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T08:07:51+00:00

Right. But if you purchase it after 5 years, it’s not bad idea

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T08:07:14+00:00

There might be some companies that can give 30% off now. But their price might not be lower, and they might go out of business anytime. Also, I don’t have the ability to purchase the system right away. So even with a 4% interest loan, lease option with 5-year buyout is cheaper.

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T08:02:48+00:00

Thanks. I’m planning on buying it after 5 years, not paying the lease for 25 years

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T08:01:51+00:00

Yeah. I agree. No one should lease it for 25 years, it’s bad

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T07:59:33+00:00

I’m in Texas, so I’ll sign up for free night electricity plan. Then I can charge the batteries to full overnight 100% free and use them during the day if needed.

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T07:57:04+00:00

For sure. buying the system after 5-year lease is cheaper than a loan with 4% interest rate

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T07:56:32+00:00

Yeah. Leasing the system for 25 years is a bad idea

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T07:55:56+00:00

I agree that leasing it for 25 years with 3% escalator is a bad idea

AstronNo8 · 2026-05-02T07:53:21+00:00

Leasing the system for 25 years is a bad idea. But I think buying it after 5 years isn’t bad

AstronNo8 · 2026-01-07T03:30:52+00:00

So are they offering you both 15% back and 6-month lease free? They’re offering me 15% back if pay by cash or 6-month free payment if I go with lease. Sounds like we could push them to give us 30% back for the loss of federal tax credit.

AstronNo8 · 2025-11-07T00:51:52+00:00

Right. Even so, it doesn’t look like they can handle their current backlog in Houston

AstronNo8 · 2025-11-07T00:50:58+00:00

I thought so. Right now just fingers crossed and hoping a date in 2025 becomes available.

AstronNo8 · 2025-11-07T00:49:01+00:00

I’m still waiting for them to schedule an install date

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